OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Phillip Thomas Hall
Jul 1, 2021
Phillip Thomas Hall passed away in his Memphis, Tennessee home on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born on June 18, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to Mary Cecile and Thurman Hall.Educated at Southside High School in Memphis, TN (class of 1964), Phil married Linda Kay Reedy in July 1966 and joined the United States Marine Corp the same year. He...
William Carlton Painter
Jun 29, 2021
William Carlton Painter, 78, passed away on June 29, 2021 in Southaven, Mississippi. Family will be receiving friends on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home (290 Goodman Road East Southaven, MS 38671). Interment will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens following service.William...
Betty Jean Wright
Jun 27, 2021
On June 27, 2021, Betty Jean Wright, 75, passed away with her family by her side after a short illness. Betty was born in Greenville, Mississippi. She leaves behind her Son, Les Wright; two Grandchildren, Kaylee and Garrett Wright; Brother, David Berry; Cousin, Brenda Cummins (Billy); Niece, Karen Hollis (Doug); Nephew, David Wright (Tammy); and Sister-In-Law Helen Wright (Ralph).Betty is...
Ronald Gene Drinnen
Jun 27, 2021
Ronald Gene Drinnen, 74, passed away peacefully in his home in Southaven, Mississippi on Sunday, June 27, 2021. A full obituary will be posted on a later date. Twin Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Lynn Johnson
Jun 25, 2021
Jimmy Lynn Johnson, 70, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home (290 Goodman Road East Southaven, MS 38671).Jimmy was born on August 14, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee....
Jack Willis Ussery
Jun 22, 2021
Jack W. Ussery, 88 passed away June 22, 2021.Jack is preceded in passing by his wife, Mary Catherine “Kitty” Ussery.Jack is survived by his children; Pam Ashmore (Tony), Gaye Pitts (Bob); his grandchildren, Stephanie Kimzey (Mike), Brooke Turner (Patricia), Wesley Burrow and Win Bray (Tyler); and his great grandchildren, Madilyn and Colton Kimzey. He is also survived by his sister,...
Gary Dean Riley
Jun 22, 2021
Loving husband and father, Gary Riley, age 67, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Gary was born to Helen and Troy Riley in Middletown, Ohio on March 10, 1954.While working as a chef in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gary met the love of his life and wife of 33 years, Denise Riley, married...
Robert Gordan Alexander, Jr.
Jun 21, 2021
Robert Gordon Alexander, Jr., 76, passed away on June 21, 2021. He was born in McComb, MS, but resided in Southaven, MS since 1969. A highly skilled ironworker, Robert was employed by Chicago Bridge and Iron in Memphis for 15 years. After which, the Lord blessed him with his own welding service business for well over 20 years, where he...
Clifford J. Campbell
Jun 20, 2021
Clifford J. Campbell, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Southaven, Mississippi. Clifford was born on February 4, 1938 in Sheritan, AR by parents Mac and Maudie Campbell. He was happily married to his wife of 52 years Betty Campbell. Mr. Campbell will truly be missed.
Billy Gene Counce
Jun 16, 2021
Billy Gene Counce, 83, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. A committal service will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 starting at 9:00 a.m. inside the rotunda at West Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery in Memphis, TN.Billy was born on August 11, 1937 in Henderson, Tennessee. For most of his life he...
Charles Lawrence Barbee
Jun 13, 2021
Charles Lawrence Barbee, 62, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Southaven, Mississippi. Twin Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donna Ray Robertson
Jun 13, 2021
On June 13, 2021, our Mother Donna Robertson passed away at her home with her family by her side after a short illness. Mom was born in Iuka Mississippi to Jesse and Lavada Smith in 1931. She was the mother of four children Monica Jones of Southaven MS, Pamela Wicker of Finger TN, Jerri Robertson of Memphis TN, and Kenneth...
Bobby Joe Taylor
Jun 11, 2021
Bobby Joe Taylor, 63, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 peacefully in his home in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Family will be receiving friends on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home (290 Goodman Road East Southaven, MS 38671). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 starting at...
Geneva Lavee Tutor Baker
Jun 5, 2021
Geneva Lavee Tutor Baker, 90 years old, was born January 4, 1931 in Calhoun County, MS and died Saturday June 5, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS at Lighthouse Assisted Living.She was the daughter of Rev. Artis H. Tutor and Jimmie Etoyle Burt Tutor.She was of the Baptist faith, a homemaker, and worked for 31 years as a sales clerk before...
Gloria Jean Scipper
May 28, 2021
Gloria Jean Scipper, 76, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in her home peacefully in Southaven, Mississippi. Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home (290 Goodman Road East Southaven, MS 38671).Gloria Jean Scipper was born on November...
Roy Cecil Betts
May 27, 2021
Roy Cecil Betts, 64, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Nesbit, Mississippi. Family will be receiving friends on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home (290 Goodman Road East Southaven, MS 38671).Roy was born on October 1, 1956 in Jackson, MS. Some...
Charles Michael Benson
May 26, 2021
Charles Michael Benson, 71, born April 29, 1950 in La Crosse WI passed away on May 26, 2021 in his home in Robinsonville, MS.Chuck- Charlie was a over the road truck driver with 5 million miles of safety for 41 years. He loved his hobby with ho scale trains. He belonged to a few ho scale model railroad clubs during...
Walter Joseph Smith, Iii
May 24, 2021
Walter Joseph Smith, III, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 in Southaven, Mississippi. He was born on July 16, 1948 in Danbury, Connecticut. Walter had a larger than life personality, and he always loved to make others smile. He was a good man, and a great father, and he was loved by so many. He was always...
David Smith
May 23, 2021
David Smith, 95, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Southaven, Mississippi. Twin Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Opaline Knight Rushing
May 23, 2021
Opaline Knight Rushing, 73, was born December 29, 1947 and was called home to the Lord May 23, 2021 with her family at her side. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 starting at 3:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home (290 Goodman Road East Southaven, Mississippi 38671). Family will also be receiving friends at the...